Over the next three days, Liu Zhizhong truly enjoyed himself, feeling at ease and free.
During the day, he was entangled with Third Sister Zheng, imrsed in affection, which goes without saying.
At night, they adhered to the rules; Third Sister Zheng returned ho and didn't spend the night at his place.
During those nights, Liu Zhizhong mingled with Yang Bingbing, enjoying the ultimate experiences of the mortal world, sigh...
However, Yang Bingbing's resignation was denied by the Zheng family. Zheng Xitong did not agree, and this problem was tossed to Liu Zhizhong.
Liu Zhizhong settled it with a simple phone call, directly convincing his godfather.
He presented two reasons that Zheng Xitong couldn't refuse.
First, Third Sister was going to Valle Republic with Liu Zhizhong. Once there, she would need a companion, right? Liu Zhizhong would be busy with state affairs and might not have much ti for her.
Fortunately, Third Sister Zheng and Yang Bingbing have always shared a close friendship, so Yang Bingbing going along would provide companionship.
These two won have similar personalities and views on marriage, so it's only natural they'd get along. Of course, Liu Zhizhong wouldn't put it that way, haha...
Second, Liu Zhizhong proposed a grand strategy to his godfather, suggesting that the Zheng family's influence should not remain confined to the Southwest; they've achieved a satisfactory status dostically and should look outward.
Conveniently, with Third Sister and Yang Bingbing heading to Valle, they could transfer the Zheng family's entertainnt industry there where Valle could offer tax incentives.
Yang Bingbing resigning her dostic duties and continuing to work for the Zheng family in Valle, managing and developing their interests, would be highly effective.
Over ti, the Zheng family's wealth would gradually be transferred overseas, serving as a form of preservation.
The world changes too quickly, and nobody knows what tomorrow holds. It's no harm to plan ahead.
With this, Zheng Xitong readily agreed and even praised Liu Zhizhong for his foresight and vision.
He, of course, had no idea about the intimate relationship between Liu Zhizhong, Third Sister Zheng, and Yang Bingbing, haha...
But with Yang Bingbing going to Valle, she certainly couldn't continue as the Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism, yet continuing in the Zheng family would suit her skills perfectly!
Three days later, the Qian family's funeral was held with great solemnity. After all, Young Master Qian was once the most prominent leader in the region, and his father was a founding hero.
Not to ntion that even Gu Changsha and He Fangde made an appearance at the funeral. Although they didn't stay long, their presence alone showed respect.
Gu Changsha and He Fangde certainly didn't know that at this ti, the President of Valle Republic, Chi Zhongshui, was also in the Provincial City!
He Fangde even privately t with Xiang Wenhua, the oldest head and decision-maker of the Southern family.
Regarding Xiang Wenhua, He Fangde hinted that the interests in Xiguang Province might need to be ceded by the Xiang family, or else their political power in Xiguang would suffer a crippling blow.
Xiang Wenhua equivocated on the issue, eventually stating that he would discuss it with the family and provide an answer within half a month.
He Fangde, of course, indicated that having such ti to buffer and balance was acceptable.
However, such actions were undeniably an encroachnt on the Xiang family's influence, nearly highway robbery, leaving Xiang Wenhua very displeased.
But, with the world as it is now, the Xiang family might eventually have to yield; Xiang Wenhua felt perplexed and disheartened.
The days when the Xiang family dominated the South alone are gone.
The power of the Tiandu Family is becoming increasingly evident.
Coincidentally, after the Qian family funeral, Zheng Xitong invited Xiang Wenhua out for dinner, saying it was a chance to chat and reconnect, as it's been a while since the South and Southwest gathered.
For the past two years, due to Gu Changsha's tricks, the annual Moon Festival in the South couldn't be held. It was either one family in trouble or another's political forces encountering issues, alas...
Xiang Wenhua initially intended to decline, lacking the energy and spirit for it.
But who knew that Zheng Xitong would say that the Xiang's position in Xiguang might be salvageable and that tonight he would recomnd soone who could manage it.
This lifted Xiang Wenhua's spirits, as if seeing hope. At no ti does such hope seem more anticipated. After all, losing Xiguang would be a disgrace for the Xiang family, further nibbling at their domain.
He hurriedly asked who it was, but Zheng Xitong only said he would find out when he arrived.
Thus, Xiang Wenhua eagerly headed to the Zheng family's banquet.
The dinner was arranged at Liu Zhizhong's grand villa by Zheng Xitong.
At the villa, Mrs. Zheng wasn't present, and neither was Third Sister Zheng, because they didn't need to be part of tonight's important talks.
Upon reaching the villa, Xiang Wenhua was greeted at the door by Zheng Xitong.
Xiang Wenhua felt puzzled, "Hey, Uncle Zheng, isn't this the house you gave to Liu Zhizhong?"
Zheng Xitong nodded, smiling, "Yes, it's his..."
"Ah..."
Xiang Wenhua thought about this prospective son-in-law, still feeling a bit somber, shook his head, and sat down, "What a pity, Liu Zhizhong is a political genius, it's really a sha..."
"Mr. Xiang, let's not dwell on that. Liu Zhizhong is a political genius, but if he were alive, in our local context, he probably couldn't stir up much either."
Xiang Wenhua paused, then nodded, "Hmm, maybe. Perhaps, over the years, our local family was too naive, thinking too optimistically about so things, not realizing how fast the world changed? The fangs of the Tiandu Family were exposed, and it's really hard to resist! If Liu Zhizhong were alive, it'd be quite tough here regardless."
As they spoke, a tantalizing aroma wafted from the kitchen.
Xiang Wenhua's eyes lit up, "Eh? Uncle Zheng, who's cooking tonight, it slls so good?"
Zheng Xitong proudly said, "Who else could make such fragrant dishes? Liu Zhizhong!"
"Liu... Liu Zhizhong?" Xiang Wenhua was stunned, then his eyes shone brightly, "Is he alive? He's back? My God... damn it, I..."
Normally quite refined, Xiang Wenhua couldn't hold back, jumping off the sofa as if lit on fire, he rushed straight towards the kitchen.
With a bang, the kitchen door was pushed open, slamming against the wall.
Scanning the kitchen, filled with aroma, Xiang Wenhua spotted a bronze-skinned stranger wearing an apron, engrossed in cooking!
On the spot, Xiang Wenhua shook his head in disappointnt, turning back to the living room, "Uncle Zheng, are you kidding?"
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